Second Trimester Realities vs. Expectations: Navigating Body Image Struggles, Weight Gain, Ultrasound Decisions, and Home Birth Planning as a First-Time Mom

In this episode, I offer a raw and honest look at the complexities and joys of my second trimester as a first time mom.  I dive deep into my 20-week ultrasound experience and the big decisions I made for a healthy home birth.  I also share my journey with prenatal tests, my biohacker vs. naturalist approach, and my mental struggle with body image and weight gain during pregnancy.  Stay tuned for tips on balancing biohacking with a natural approach to pregnancy.   I TALK ABOUT:  13:00 - Sign up for my Baby Steps course before the price goes up 17:00 - My positive second trimester experiences 23:00 - Take advantage of the energy you have during your second trimester to workout more 25:00 - My weight gain challenges and body image issues 36:00 - What to expect pregnancy app 39:00 - Having my belly “pop” and getting the pregnancy glow 44:00 - How I found my new midwife 47:00 - Focusing on my health and not on my weight 49:00 - Why I was on the fence for doing the 20th week anatomy ultrasound  54:00 - The tests I skipped because I didn't see any benefit from them (gestational diabetes, genetic screening and more) 59:00 - Why it’s important to check your iron levels   SPONSORS:  Try Recomnd’s Man+ Formula and Lady+ Formula to increase your libido, energy and stamina, and Clear Focus for mental clarity. Use code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY to get 20% OFF today. Enhance your healthspan and boost your everyday cellular function with Mimio daily cell care! Use BIOHACKINGBRITTANY at checkout to save.   RESOURCES: Optimize your preconception health by joining my Baby Steps Course today!   Try my Hormone Balancing Chocolate recipe! It’s delicious and your body and hormones will thank you. My Amazon storefront Needed prenatal supplements and iron supplements. Use code BIOHACKINGBRITTANY to save.  My first trimester experience and biohacks episodes LET’S CONNECT: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook Shop my favorite health products Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts